Finishing

Lee Industries Inc

Salary: $33k - $45k
Experience: 1+ yrs
Location: Connelly Springs, North Carolina, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

Sanding tools
Spray equipment
Brushes
Wood finishing tools

About the role

Position Overview

Baker|McGuire is looking for an Experienced Furniture Finisher to join our Finishing Department Team at our Connelly Springs Location. The ideal candidate must specialize in restoring, repairing, and applying high-quality finishes (stains, lacquers, varnishes) to high-end furniture. They expertly strip old finishes, repair damages, match colors, and use spray guns or hand-rubbing techniques to achieve desired, durable, and aesthetically pleasing surfaces.

Key Responsibilities:

Surface Preparation: Sand, shape, and smooth wood surfaces using tools like sanders, pumice stones, and steel wool.
Finishing & Refinishing: Apply stains, sealers, paints, and protective topcoats (lacquer, varnish, wax) to high-end furniture.
Repair & Restoration: Identify and fix scratches, dents, and broken parts using wood filler, putty, and glue.
Color Matching: Expertly mix dyes, stains, and paints to achieve specific, requested, or original colors.
Quality Inspection: Examine finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
Tool Maintenance: Properly clean and maintain spraying equipment, brushes, and tools

Required Skills and Qualifications

Experience: Proven, in-depth experience in furniture restoration or manufacturing finishing for all types of woods & veneers. (Prefered 1-3 years)
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of wood types, grain patterns, and the appropriate finishing materials for each. Ability to apply primer, top coat paint, stain, & any wiped or spray-applied coatings to detailed parts as per customer specifications & industry quality standards.
Tools: Must be familiar with & have operational knowledge of department tools. Familiar with reading a ruler & have basic math skills.
Artistic Eye: Strong attention to detail, precision in color matching, and a keen sense of aesthetic quality. Capable of mixing ingredients to obtain specified colors/shades to specifications or match existing finishes.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods and work with tools for the majority of the day.
Safety Compliance: Knowledge of working safely with chemicals, hazardous materials, and proper PPE. Ability to identify & report unsafe conditions to Direct Report and Safety Team Members..
Schedule Reliability: Ability to adhere to scheduled working hours and punctuality in reporting to work. Open to work beyond work schedule base on business needs.
Adaptable & Agile: Comfortably adjusts to changing priorities and reprioritizes workloads when deadlines shift.
Growth Mindset: Willingness to learn new methods, procedures, or techniques as provided by Direct Report.
Teamwork Environment: Ability to work as a part of a team.
Clean/Organized: Ability to keep a clean & organized work space.
Communication: Effective verbal communication skills with Direct Report and other departments.

Benefits:

401 (k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Connelly Springs, NC 28612 (Required)

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Pay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour (DOE)

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:
Monday-Thursday (7:00 AM - 4:30 PM)
Friday (7:00 AM - 12:00 PM/ 3:30 PM)

About Lee Industries Inc

Manufacturer of handcrafted custom upholstered home furnishings.

This page is fully interactive when JavaScript is enabled. Please enable JavaScript to apply or browse related roles.